Tribal groups say it will allow the dominant group to take over their land resources. Experts fear the move will only increase rancour between communities.
Minister urged the members of Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur to remain positive, saying their demand for ST status to the Meetei community has been discussed with Central leaders.
Demanding the inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in ST list, the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur stormed minister Susindro’s residence on Thursday.
The Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur (STDCM) expressed concern that the indigenous Meetei-Meitei community, without any constitutional safeguard, has been pushed to becoming a minority in their own land.